humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
There But For Fortune
Introduction The words of the Phil Ochs song resonated with me because of what happened today. Today was an unusual day for me, I had to go into town and meet with work colleagues for an all-day conference. Although the weather was not good I decided to walk the three miles into town and took a route along the West Road in Newcastle.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in The Swamp
Hurricane Ian
As it goes this is the time of the season, for the Atlantic to brew up some fun filled disasters to intensify the survival mode many of us have been living in. To panic buy the bread and milk, toilet paper and water and of course the petrol. The state of Florida is on high alert and shopping, boarding up and battening down the hatches once again. Upset that Cuba, one of Florida’s last lines of defense, didn’t slow down the storm out there on its own.
By Dixon Kiddo 3 years ago in The Swamp
The Shocking Truth About Fentanyl: How This Powerful Drug Is Killing More and More People
Many people have never heard of the drug Fentanyl, but it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular drugs in America. In fact, it’s even stronger than Heroin and its street name, China White, is starting to become well-known as well. The strength and popularity of this drug are enough to make you wonder, what exactly is Fentanyl? And as if that wasn’t concerning enough, you may be shocked to find out how easily Fentanyl can be made at home and how little it takes to overdose on this potent drug.
By Vnessa Hdz3 years ago in The Swamp
Immigration Reform In America - Towards Marriage
The controversial topic of immigration reform has been a difference in common for a very long time. I guess when you are married to a man from a different country that opinion becomes a passion of yours. I have bounced from America to Saint Lucia for the last year following marriage to my husband. He knows I have a condition of having bipolar and knows I'm on a treatment that works for me. Though we tried our hardest but the treatment can't be brought to Saint Lucia. My husband assured me we would figure something out. As time goes one. He speaks to me one night when we lived in our first apartment:
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in The Swamp
I Am Not a Dictator, I Just Have a Grumpy Face
The Legacy of Pinochet’s Rule The phrase in the title above is famously attributed to the Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, a leader whose reign was marked by brutal repression and sweeping economic reforms inspired by the Chicago School of Economics. Despite the widespread human rights violations under his rule, he was openly praised by figures such as Margaret Thatcher and Milton Friedman. Friedman, while acknowledging his general dislike for authoritarian regimes, described Chile as an economic success story and personally met with Pinochet to advise on economic reforms.
By Sergios Saropoulos3 years ago in The Swamp
The Divided States of America
I’ve been theorizing for a while now that the United States of America is never going to be united again. Or at least any time soon. I feel that a name change and some logistics may be in order soon. The Divided States of America seems more accurate and realistic here in 2022.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. There's Not an obvious Explanation for Why
Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. There's Not an obvious Explanation for Why Many individuals changed their way of behaving, the antibodies may be helping, and the infection could sometime wear itself out — yet there's insufficient information to be aware of.
By Rapheal Smith 3 years ago in The Swamp
How Inflation has Affected our Everyday Living
Already in January, the IMF had reduced its forecast for the growth of the global GDP in 2022 by 0.5 percentage points, bringing it down to 4.4 percent. At that time, it alluded to concerns associated with COVID-19, inflation, supply interruptions, and the anticipated increase in interest rates from the Fed.
By Estalontech3 years ago in The Swamp
They don’t make them like that any more
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past week, you will know that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recently passed away. Outpourings of grief have followed all over the world and indeed the internet, for a woman who served her country dutifully for 70 years. There have also been many voices saying that now is the time to end the monarchy, and make Elizabeth the last. I don't think, unlike some, that it is an inappropriate time to make that argument. In fact I have a lot of sympathy for it (if you want to know my overall feelings on the royal family, read the article I wrote when Prince Philip died last year), but there has also been a lot of strong criticism of the Queen herself. Much of which is just disrespectful, and indeed based on lazy thinking, in my eyes. Not that I would deny that anyone has the right to those thoughts. But it's given me some thoughts of my own, which I intend to attempt to articulate here.
By Matty Long3 years ago in The Swamp
